Group 'singing' as police searched girl's death scene As police were photographing the body of an eight-year-old girl, members of a church group accused of killing her were singing on the front lawn, a judge heard. AAP · Jul 12, 2024
Group said 'God would heal' girl's untreated diabetes Fourteen religious group members charged with murder or manslaughter over a girl's death believed God would heal her diabetes without insulin, a judge heard. AAP · Jul 10, 2024
Child murder accused couple to face trial without jury A man facing allegations that he acted with his fiance to murder her three-year-old daughter will face a judge-only trial due to the risk of an "emotive" jury. AAP · Jul 3, 2024
Life term for man's 'senseless' murder in front of wife A man who claimed to have a delusional fears for his safety when he fired a rifle at a married couple has been jailed for life on a murder charge. AAP · Jun 12, 2024
Hearing set for faith group accused over girl's death A Supreme Court judge is preparing information to help 14 members of a religious group defend themselves on child murder and manslaughter charges. AAP · May 1, 2024
Lengthy trial for faith group charged over girl's death More than a dozen members of a religious group face charges of murder or manslaughter over the death of eight-year-old by withholding her diabetes medication. AAP · Mar 27, 2024
We're already labelled: group accused over girl's death Members of a religious group charged over the death of a girl by withholding diabetes medication say they've already been labelled so "won't seek a jury trial". AAP · Sep 22, 2023
Court orders urgent transfer of three children detained unlawfully in Queensland watch houses Potential test case on the state’s use of watch houses to detain children takes unexpected turn, with hundreds possibly affected The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2023
Trad fight delayed by another CCC case The ex-Queensland deputy premier's fight to have a Crime and Corruption Commission report suppressed has been delayed by another matter involving the watchdog. AAP · Nov 9, 2022
Jury still deliberating in chipper trial A jury is yet to reach a verdict in the trial of Gregory Lee Roser who has been accused of murder after Bruce Saunders' body was found in a woodchipper. AAP · Oct 20, 2022
Judge rules Sharon Graham to get separate trial from partner Gregory Roser over alleged murder plot A woman accused of plotting the murder of her former partner, whose body was fed into a woodchipper, will be judged separately to her partner who is also charged with the murder, after the judge decided he was asking too much of the jury. ABC News · Sep 27, 2022
Lovers asked to 'murder man for money' A woman asked two lovers why her ex-partner had not already been killed a week before Bruce Saunders' body was found in a woodchipper, a court has heard. AAP · Sep 27, 2022
Man in chipper was 'safety first' at work A man who was found dead in a woodchipper had a "safety first" approach at work as a butcher, his colleagues have told the Brisbane Supreme Court. AAP · Sep 23, 2022
Controlling thug branded ex-girlfriend with his initial to prove he 'owned her' Controlling Martin Burns carved an M into Amanda McManus' back with a nail before laughing and telling her he "owned" her during the couple's seven-year abusive relationship Daily Mirror · Jun 15, 2022
Glasgow Live · Jun 15, 2022 Renfrewshire thug branded 'M' into terrified young mum's back to 'prove he owned her' Mum Amanda McManus has spoken out in the wake of Martin Burns' conviction for domestic abuse after suffering emotional and physical attacks during their seven year relationship.
Daily Record · Jun 15, 2022 Scots mum's abusive ex branded 'M' for Mark into her skin to 'prove he owned her' While most of Burns' abuse was not physical, Amanda was subjected to a torrent of emotional trauma over the course of the relationship.
AAP · Jun 8, 2022 Qld teen sentenced for pedestrian deaths A teenager will be in custody for six years over the deaths of Matthew Field and Kate Leadbetter, who were struck by a stolen car while walking their dogs.
AAP · May 20, 2022 Satanist group founder may face charges A man may face prosecution over a bid to have Satanism taught at Queensland schools after failing to explain why he should not be charged for allegedly lying.
ABC News · May 6, 2022 Noosa Temple of Satan education challenge dismissed by judge as 'jumble of confected nonsense' A Supreme Court judge dismisses a group of Satanists' bid to teach religious classes in some Queensland schools, describing the case as a "deplorable waste of state resources" and a political stunt.
AAP · May 6, 2022 Satanic teachings disallowed in schools A Noosa Temple of Satan founder has been ordered to front court, while another leader of the group has lost legal action against the Queensland government.
AAP · May 4, 2022 Qld man admits assault on brother who died A 49-year-old man has admitted kicking his brother with considerable force, but a charge of unlawful striking causing the sibling's death has been dropped.
Daily Record · Jan 14, 2018 'I was over the moon': Dad reunited with long lost granddad after 18 years apart following family feud The dad-of-two set himself a New Year's resolution to find his grandad.